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Explosions heard in Russian Belgorod Oblast again: Authorities claim it is air defence

Pravda Ukraine On 25 May, an air defence system was activated in Belgorod Oblast in Russia and allegedly shot down a Ukrainian drone, as stated by a Russian governor. Source: Viacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod Oblast in Russia, on Telegram Quote: “An air defence system was activated in the Belgorod district. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403852/

HKeToll: Hong Kong’s Lion Rock Tunnel to start electronic payments on Sunday, but officials admit there will be no immediate cut in congestion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commissioner for Transport says as drivers become used to system, vehicles will move faster through tunnel. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221842/hketoll-hong-kongs-lion-rock-tunnel-start-electronic-payments-sunday-officials-admit-there-will-be?utm_source=rss_feed

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal SSE, Severn Trent and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-b5b61d82

Danny Meyer Looks At His Phone And Sees A Juicy Steak

Wall Street Journal The restaurateur, 65, behind Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack and many others shares what’s on his phone. https://www.wsj.com/articles/danny-meyer-gramercy-tavern-shake-shack-ec79cda3

Natural Gas Declines Ahead of Weekly EIA Report

Wall Street Journal Natural gas prices dropped, putting them on course for a fourth day of declines over the past five sessions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-declines-ahead-of-weekly-eia-report-d5719467

Bank of Russia says reasonability of raising key rate to be estimated at next meetings

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The next meeting of the regulator’s board of directors on the key rate will be held on June 9 https://tass.com/economy/1622889

‘Make-up’ work days cut to one, three long weekends scrapped in 2024

Taipei, May 25 (CNA) Taiwan will cut the number of “make-up” work days to just one in 2024, and the number of long weekends will be reduced from the seven granted in 2023 to just four, following complaints from the public over the number of six-day work weeks. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305250015

She Ran 6,400 Miles Over 200 Days. Then She Cooled Off With a Marathon.

Wall Street Journal Ultra marathoner Candice Burt’s Forrest Gump-style endurance feat is getting ready for the record books. https://www.wsj.com/articles/candice-burt-ultra-marathon-200-days-7dab983b

Tajikistan Summons Russia’s Envoy Over Student Beatings

Moscow Times The Tajik foreign ministry said more than 100 students “were subjected to interrogation and harsh treatment” by officers at a university dorm. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/25/tajikistan-summons-russias-envoy-over-student-beatings-a81285

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Sinochem, America’s Car-Mart and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-transport-roundup-market-talk-b4b5ffcb